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African American Inventors

In honor of Black History Month, the Chicago Citizen proudly presents Black inventors who have...

Good Citizenship

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Black Women Are Not Angry, Just Strong

First lady Michelle Obama recently challenged assertions that she has forcefully imposed her will on...

Non-profit Equips College Students with Tools For Job Seeking Savvy

Individuals searching for employment in todays tough economic climate must have job seeking savoir-faire....

Highly Anticipated QBG Foundation Mentoring Program to Debut this Weekend

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the QBG Foundation (QBG), the Chicago Citizen Newspapers non-profit arm, will...

Kings Daughter Calls For Non-violence

The reverent words of Elder Bernice A. King filled the sanctuary of Faith Community of...

White House Faith-Based Partnership Summit Lands in Chicago

Faith-based partnerships were the main focus of a day long White House sponsored conference held...

University of Chicago Physician Becomes Playwrighter

Doriane Miller, MD, saw herself as a physician, researcher, and community member but never a...

World AIDS Day Reminds the Importance of Awareness

Dec 1 is World AIDS Day. The World Health Organization established the day of observance...

McDonalds Big Burgers Fuel National Spin-Off with Launch of 2012 Flavor Battle DJ Competition

OAK BROOK, Ill Leveraging the popularity and taste of their big burgers, McDonalds today launched...

Control Diabetes With Holiday Cheer

African-American households are filled with rich traditions around the holidays, especially our hearty family dinners....

Half in Ten Campaign Starts Clock On Cutting Poverty in Half

Releases signature report, Restoring Shared Prosperity: Strategies to Cut Poverty and Expand Economic Growth...

Safety Talks In The 20th Ward

Last week over 100 concerned residents of Chicago, armed with questions about their safety and...

Organization Hosts Cell Phone Drive for Domestic Violence Survivors

Last week, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and several community organizations rallied with the Chicago Metropolitan...

90 Extra Minutes: The Discussion Continues

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